Vivian Garcia
Brookfield,IL
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive medical assisting experience at Planned Parenthood of Illinois, excelling in providing hands-on patient support and delivering health education. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous learning with a proven ability to enhance patient care and compliance with federal standards, leveraging proficiency in venipuncture, IV placement skills, and limited ultrasound imagining.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Float Reproductive Healthcare Assistant
Planned Parenthood Of Illinois
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Upholded customer confidentiality in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Obtain medical history and vital signs, as well as educate and counsel patients in reproductive health matters
- Conduct post-procedure laboratory testing and proficient in the use of an autoclave
- Assist licensed medical professionals in performing medical procedures.
- Conducted transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasound exams to ascertain gestational age.
- Performed clinical procedures with expertise in lab-based diagnostics.
- Supported the delivery of contraceptives while providing essential guidance on their usage when appropriate.
- Skilled in initiating IVs and administering recovery room support in post-procedural care.
- Precepted new hires by fostering a supportive learning environment.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Hinsdale, IL
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted pharmacist in handling high prescription workloads efficiently.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccines, ensuring accurate preparation and documentation.
- Supported customers in accurately conducting COVID-19 PCR diagnostic lab tests.
- Employed database to confirm prescription data, patient records, and drug adverse reactions.
- Monitored medication storage areas to ensure compliance with expiration and inventory standards.
- Established customer profiles while maintaining updated information on demographics, allergies, and prescriptions.
- Prepared and handled insurance claims with accuracy and timeliness.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL06.2021
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
Berwyn, IL06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morton College
Cicero, ILSkills
- Proficient in IV placement
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Autoclave and centrifuge proficiency
- Health Education Delivery
- Hands-on patient support
- Ultrasound imaging for gestational dating purposes
- Understanding of Medical Terminology
- Understanding of Federal Medical Compliance Standards
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
Timeline
Senior Float Reproductive Healthcare Assistant
Planned Parenthood Of Illinois
09.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Midwestern Career College
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morton College
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